Quality of hire (QoH) is the metric of the moment – but it’s notoriously difficult to define. In this episode, Chris sits down with Ben Sesser, CEO of BrightHire, to talk about the evolving importance of this metric and explore how businesses can unpack its potential. Ben recommends proven strategies for defining, capturing, and measuring QoH so it can be exploited to support organizational goals. They also discuss how talent intelligence platforms like BrightHire can improve QoH by driving excellence in the hiring process, weeding out fake candidates, and unlocking meaningful, actionable data insights. Tune in and learn how to make “quality over quantity” less of a mantra and more of a strategic MO.

Are you ready to streamline your hiring process and make better hiring decisions?

In this TA Tech Teardown session we’ve welcomed BrightHire, an interview intelligence software that enhances hiring with structured video interviews, real-time coaching, detailed analytics, collaborative feedback tools, and enhanced candidate insights.

Watch to learn more about the power of BrightHire and see the product in action. You will hear from Jeff Barker, Head of Recruiting at Abnormal Security, sharing use cases and his experience with the product.

Book demo call with BrightHire today.

In this episode, host Chris Abbass is joined by Benji Encz, CEO and co-founder of Ashby, to explore the theme of 'doing more with less' in Talent Acquisition (TA). They discuss trends in TA, the evolution of technology and tools, and how AI and automation are reshaping the hiring landscape. From leveraging historical data and AI to enhance efficiency, to the rise of self-service models in recruitment, Benji shares deep insights and practical advice on driving productivity in today's competitive market. Whether you're a TA leader or simply interested in the future of recruitment, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Don't miss out!

In this episode of "Hiring in All Cylinders," Andrew Trout, Head of Talent at FalconX, discusses the challenge of creating a flawless hiring process. He stresses the importance of aligning organizational goals and addressing biases while balancing speed, quality, diversity, AND candidate experience. Andrew explores the potential of AI tools to revolutionize recruitment tasks, envisioning a future where automation streamlines processes, allowing focus on judgement assessment and relationship-building. His techno-optimism shines through as he advocates for a balance between human capabilities and technological advancements. Andrew's insights offer a roadmap for organizations navigating talent acquisition in competitive markets, emphasizing the need to invest in both human skills and innovative technologies. Tune in for practical advice and forward-thinking perspectives on enhancing hiring processes.

As the co-founder of WorkTripp, Sally Page has the opportunity to work with plenty of founders and senior leaders on how they can create memorable offsite experiences to engage employees. In this episode, Sally argues that an offsite should be regarded as a strategic initiative to boost employee engagement and help achieve company goals. In conversation with Chris, she covers how to plan the perfect offsite, how frequently to run them, how the in-person experience is crucial in an increasingly remote world, and how you can measure the impact of offsite events. Tune in to hear Sally and Chris discuss how the offsite should be seen less as a ‘nice-to-have’ reward, and more as a crucial tactic for aligning your people to your goals.

This episode poses the question everyone in TA is talking about: how will AI impact Recruitment? Host Chris is joined by Matthew Parker, Director of International Talent at Procore, to discuss what we should expect from the integration of AI into our daily workload. They cover AI’s crucial role in interview data collection, how it can improve candidate experience, which tools to look out for and, crucially, how it will change the way we set up our TA teams. Chris asks the all-important question of what the AI-powered future of TA looks like, and what we have to be optimistic about. This episode is not to be missed for those looking to lead TA teams of the future.

Introduction:

In this webinar we will talk through the tools and strategies you need to navigate our rapidly changing world of work, and if global hiring is the key to scaling and sustainability. Whether your focus is on optimising your remote workforce, broadening your talent pool across borders, or aligning your talent acquisition practices with broader business objectives, this panel discussion is for you.

Our expert panel of Neeta Maliakal and Matthew Parker, will discuss how to tap into a global talent pool and leverage this to drive innovation and growth. We will look at how remote work is evolving and whether companies that embrace a remote-first approach will gain a competitive edge in contrast to those mandating a 'return to the office.'

We will also discuss the challenges that can come with remote and global hiring and what considerations you may need to make to ensure a smooth recruitment and hiring process.

What you will get from this session:

* Insights into supporting sustainable growth within your organisation

* A deeper understanding of both the benefits and challenges of global hiring

* Practical steps to tap into a global talent pool, elevating your recruitment capabilities

More about the speakers:

Matthew Parker, Director of Talent Acquisition, Ex-Procore and Zapp

Matthew began his career in Executive Search, guiding Technology companies worldwide through their growth. Afterward, he joined RateSetter (now Plenti) in Australia. Since returning to the UK, he has partnered with fast-growing international technology companies like Zapp, Culture Amp, and most recently Procore, where he led all International Hiring.

As a Talent Acquisition Leader with a passion for weaving diversity and inclusion into the assessment and selection process, he believes that when everyone is given a fair chance to thrive in the right company, it fosters a workplace that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences. This, in turn, optimises the ability to generate innovative ideas and promotes a culture of creativity.

Neeta Maliakal, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Velocity Global

Neeta is Velocity Global’s Global Head of Talent Acquisition responsible for the end-to-end execution of talent acquisition strategy and leading a high-powered team dedicated to engaging, attracting and hiring at Velocity Global in over 54 countries bringing a diverse community of people who are brilliant at their craft, passionate about borderless teams and deeply aligned to company values.

Prior to joining Velocity Global she led globally distributed talent acquisition teams including analytics, research and operations for over 10 years in disruptive business environments including Amazon and Lemonade. She is widely known for her teams’ accomplishments to scale and deliver growth at clock speed while enabling agility and sustainability.

Organizations know the value of hiring for diversity, but in our age of layoffs and post-pandemic flux, few are delivering. In this episode, Chris catches up with Arthur Woods, Partner at Plenty, an executive search firm for venture-backed startups, to explore how talent leaders can spearhead change in an ever-changing world. They look at the challenge of unconscious bias in remote interviews, propose strategies to combat persistent pay inequities, and discuss how to sell diversity hiring as a strategic and ongoing process. Next, Arthur shares some quick wins to help companies overhaul their inclusive recruitment processes and measure success. As a bestselling author and DE&I expert, Arthur knows this subject like few others on Earth. If diversity is on the agenda in your organization, consider this a must-listen.

Can startups use size to their advantage when recruiting for growth? In this episode, Chris Marty, Operating Partner at venture capital firm Unusual Ventures, explains how holistic hiring and shrewd planning can help early-stage companies compete in a crowded talent market. Chris starts with a whistle-stop tour of his résumé, from initial roles at Google and Dropbox to success stories with startups like Wealthfront and Fleetsmith. Drawing on these experiences, he shares a wealth of suggestions to help founders and recruiters hire the right people at the right pace. How can startups sell themselves without an established brand? What attributes should you look for in early-stage candidates? And when should growing companies start building an internal talent function? Get all the answers and more in this insightful episode of Hiring On All Cylinders.

In this episode, Chris catches up with Hung Lee, Curator at Recruiting Brainfood and the go-to voice in Talent in the UK. They reflect on the implications of a turbulent year for global businesses and politics and what ‘hostile deglobalisation’ means for recruitment, covering whether or not they feel mass layoffs in the tech sector were inevitable.

Looking ahead to 2023, Chris and Hung discuss predictions around AI and Chat GPT, the role of community building in talent acquisition and why ‘recruitment influencers’ could be a growing trend. Tune in to hear their reflections, predictions and advice to current TA leaders.

In this week’s jam-packed episode of Hiring on all Cylinders, Danielle Colanto, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Yotpo, eCommerce marketing platform, sits down with Chris to delve deeper into the importance of soft skills for your recruitment career. The conversation covers the movement of employees from talent acquisition and recruitment into the tech industry, touching on Danielle’s personal experience of pivoting from fashion and retail into the world of tech. Danielle shares her advice, including the importance of identifying transferable skills and being curious to learn about the changing landscape of tech, as well as the power of leveraging your network. Considering a similar career move into tech? Then this episode is for you.

How do you make an immediate impact as a talent acquisition leader? In this week’s episode of Hiring on all Cylinders, Chris Abbass catches up with Samantha Perlman, Head of Talent, at OneSignal, a leading customer engagement platform for brands. The conversation covers her recruitment career journey, her responsibilities as Head of Talent and what excited her most about her latest role at OneSignal.

Wondering how to address resistance to change when taking on a new senior leadership role? Listen to learn more from Samantha and her best practices as Head of Talent.

I’m sure we’ve all seen the explosion in personal brand building on Linkedin, some good, some bad. This podcast will help you stand out in a sea of noise. Sean Anderson is one of the pioneers of brand building on Linkedin, having honed his skills as a top billing recruiter then seven years building Hoxo Media.

No time for personal brand? Nonsense. With discipline and focus you can achieve demonstrable results in a few weeks with just 1.5 hours a week.

Listen in to find out how.

If you haven’t already heard of Joel Lalgee, consider this your introduction to The Realest Recruiter. With over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, Joel knows a thing or two about building a personal brand within the recruitment space. In this episode, Joel and Chris explore the ample opportunity that exists within recruitment content creation, how you can get started, and why content alone isn’t the most effective way to build your audience. They discuss the value of in-person events and cover strategies for combining online and offline efforts to engage and nurture your target candidates in the right places.

Join our panel of leading CEOs and TA leaders to discuss what comes next after a crazy 2023.

Will 2024 will be about calm growth or more chaos?

Tune in to find out what esteemed talent leaders think.

With a little bit of input from HIGHER founder, Phil Blaydes.